New deal for Gnabry? Here’s what Bayern chief Freund says | OneFootball

The form curve of Serge Gnabry at FC Bayern is on the rise. Now, FCB sports director Christoph Freund was asked about a possible contract extension.

Christoph Freund spoke about a potential contract extension for Serge Gnabry before Bayern's Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim. The sports director made it clear that, for him, the athletic development of the winger is the priority. “Things move quickly, first he was a candidate for sale in the media, now it's about an early extension,” Freund said at the press conference.

He praised the recent performances of the national player, who has firmly re-established himself in the starting eleven under coach Vincent Kompany after Jamal Musiala's injury. “It's fun to watch him, the most important thing is that he is fit – then we know what we have in him.” Freund also emphasized the importance of the 30-year-old's personality for the team: “He also has an outstanding character, which is enormously important as well.”

For the club management, it is clear that Gnabry, when fully fit, can remain one of the key players. “Our goal is for him to stay fit, continue playing like this, then we will all have great joy in him,” explained Freund.

Gnabry's contract at FC Bayern is expiring

Whether there will actually be talks about a new contract, he left open. Currently, the focus is on the offensive player stabilizing his form and remaining injury-free.

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Gnabry is on his way back to his former strength after difficult years. After six competitive matches this season, he already has five scorer points. Coach Kompany recently emphasized how much he trusts Gnabry.

The offensive player's contract expires next summer. If no agreement is reached on an extension, he could leave the club on a free transfer.

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